What martial arts should I try in my condition?

Question

Just curious what people will mention. Most martial arts are meant for smaller and weaker people to become strong/skilled enough to beat stronger opponents. I'm naturally in quite a strong position, so I want to know how I could capitalize on this.

I have 7 years of karate experience, but that's been a while.
I'm almost 25, 6'7(200cm) and about 300lbs (~130kg)
Previously I have liked using kicks a lot in my fighting style.

Answer 1

shepardmaddison

Xper 6

Hey! I think the best martial art for your height and weight is probably judo. You can easily use your weight there too. I did a couple years Judo, and even when the trainer said that height and weight didn’t make a big difference, they did... I was one of the skinny kids and the bigger ones always destroyed me haha

shepardmaddison

10 mo
Have you thought of judo as an option? Why do you think your height or weight would be so important anyways?
TallAnon

10 mo
Judo sounds interesting, although it seems more like a sport than something that builds on what I already know. It would be good to learn its basics at least, I haven't done a ton of grappling in my life.
It's not that my height/weight is important, it's just that I don't want to handicap myself by not utilizing the advantage that I have.
shepardmaddison

10 mo
Just the right thoughts! You could probably even kick my ass in judo lol
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Levin

9 mo
Agreed with this and the frustrations of wrestling as a skinny guy. And then the huge guys saying weight didn't matter. Fucking annoying, haha.

Answer 2

shepardmaddison

Have you thought of judo as an option? Why do you think your height or weight would be so important anyways?

Answer 3

TallAnon

Judo sounds interesting, although it seems more like a sport than something that builds on what I already know. It would be good to learn its basics at least, I haven't done a ton of grappling in my life.
It's not that my height/weight is important, it's just that I don't want to handicap myself by not utilizing the advantage that I have.

Answer 4

shepardmaddison

Just the right thoughts! You could probably even kick my ass in judo lol

Answer 5

Levin

Agreed with this and the frustrations of wrestling as a skinny guy. And then the huge guys saying weight didn't matter. Fucking annoying, haha.

Answer 6

Kreneman

Xper 7

I think you should try Chuck Norris Martial Arts style called Chun Kuk Do Translated "The Universal Way" which is a American Korean base Hard Style that incorporates: Tae Song Doo, Tae Kwan Do, Grappling, and more. Chun Kuk do is considered to be a hybrid style.

Answer 7

SamtheDnDgirl

Yoda

You're tall. Long legs means more power. Go into Tae Kwan Do.

TallAnon

10 mo
I've been considering taekwondo, but haven't seen any execution that made me enthousiastic about it. I was watching a video where they had great kicks, but weren't protecting against any punches for example, no guards up. That kinda made me go : /

Answer 8

TallAnon

I've been considering taekwondo, but haven't seen any execution that made me enthousiastic about it. I was watching a video where they had great kicks, but weren't protecting against any punches for example, no guards up. That kinda made me go : /

Answer 9

lilyanony1

Xper 7

Well I think that depends on what exactly you want out of it.

TallAnon

10 mo
I enjoy martial arts as a sport, it's a motivator to work out and a great way of releasing stress. That said, I like to think that martial arts is about becoming the best version of yourself. Some martial arts are mainly meant for smaller people, that won't get me to that point. I can still learn from them and appreciate it, but I prefer the optimal one in the long term.
lilyanony1

10 mo
So rule out the ones for small people and see what ones are left. If none of those appeal maybe you'll have to break those small people, tall people barriers.
TallAnon

10 mo
Yeah, that's why I was looking for some suggestions, since there's quite a lot of martial arts.
It's not really a barrier, so much as it doesn't make sense for me not to take advantage of my reach and flexbility.
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lilyanony1

10 mo
When we talk I get the impression that you are irritated by me. Have I annoyed you or something?
TallAnon

10 mo
No, why do you feel that way?
lilyanony1

10 mo
Block him already!
Yea that's why I was looking for some suggestions since there's quite a lot of martial arts...
The tone of the response.
I'm sure you'll tell me something else but it's not coming across like a regular response.
Things aren't so straightforward when it comes to love.
And it's hard to know what you'd like, especially when you're suggesting a barrier due to height. Many have responded here. I've not checked. I hope they were more helpful

Answer 10

TallAnon

I enjoy martial arts as a sport, it's a motivator to work out and a great way of releasing stress. That said, I like to think that martial arts is about becoming the best version of yourself. Some martial arts are mainly meant for smaller people, that won't get me to that point. I can still learn from them and appreciate it, but I prefer the optimal one in the long term.

Answer 11

lilyanony1

So rule out the ones for small people and see what ones are left. If none of those appeal maybe you'll have to break those small people, tall people barriers.

Answer 12

TallAnon

Yeah, that's why I was looking for some suggestions, since there's quite a lot of martial arts.
It's not really a barrier, so much as it doesn't make sense for me not to take advantage of my reach and flexbility.

Answer 13

lilyanony1

When we talk I get the impression that you are irritated by me. Have I annoyed you or something?

Answer 14

TallAnon

No, why do you feel that way?

Answer 15

lilyanony1

Block him already!
Yea that's why I was looking for some suggestions since there's quite a lot of martial arts...
The tone of the response.
I'm sure you'll tell me something else but it's not coming across like a regular response.
Things aren't so straightforward when it comes to love.
And it's hard to know what you'd like, especially when you're suggesting a barrier due to height. Many have responded here. I've not checked. I hope they were more helpful

Answer 16

MrTuxedo

Yoda

We share the same height dude, and as I've seen that one guy recommended JUDO, dear God no. In my experience, that is a sport for a bit shorter people, not taller.

A girl recommended Tae Kwan Do. Excellent recommendation. You height is a great PRO in Tae Kwan Do, only it would be OK if you lost a bit of weight.

TallAnon

9 mo
Haha, completely correct, I'm working my way to 110kg (245lbs). I noticed that guys like Badr Hari and Rico Verhoeven are roughly that weight, so that has to be a decent target.

Tae Kwon Do might definitely be the way to go

Answer 17

TallAnon

Haha, completely correct, I'm working my way to 110kg (245lbs). I noticed that guys like Badr Hari and Rico Verhoeven are roughly that weight, so that has to be a decent target.

Tae Kwon Do might definitely be the way to go

Answer 18

Levin | 64 opinions shared on Sports topic.

Guru

Not sure the best for your size but if you can find a good kung fu/taiji school I would recommend that. There's the spiritual development and health side. And they actually can be very effective arts providing you can find that very rare school that can teach them properly.

TallAnon

9 mo
Hmm, kung fu is definitely interesting, a friend of mine practices it near here, but I feel like it's more an artform than actual fighting techniques.
Levin

9 mo
If you can find somewhere that teaches properly, then it is nasty stuff. Practical, too.

Answer 19

TallAnon

Hmm, kung fu is definitely interesting, a friend of mine practices it near here, but I feel like it's more an artform than actual fighting techniques.

Answer 20

Levin

If you can find somewhere that teaches properly, then it is nasty stuff. Practical, too.

Answer 21

yenofed840

Xper 4

If you are using it as sports then you know better, watch your videos to know how you can defeat the opponent another action while playing, you can use it. Because you have enough experience. It is very great.

Answer 22

MrKinktastic

Guru

Brazilian jujitsu. Boxing and Muay Thai are good but you should know how to grapple or some idiot is just going to tackle you when you’re off guard and you’re boned.

Answer 23

Anonymous

I dont know what its called but i was taught the fighting style used by my dad when he was trained in special operations but there is a lot of a "ending the fight by any means necessary including lethal force" bias to it

TallAnon

10 mo
Oof, there's quite a few of those, military taekwondo, systema, krav maga to name a few

Answer 24

TallAnon

Oof, there's quite a few of those, military taekwondo, systema, krav maga to name a few

Answer 25

NEW_YUKI

Yoda

200cm😂😂😂😂😂😂

TallAnon

10 mo
Sorry xD

Answer 26

TallAnon

Sorry xD

Answer 27

Cryptic-Game | 88 opinions shared on Sports topic.

Guru

No idea but you might make a good sumo wrestler.

Answer 28

CubsterShura

Guru

Judo and Jiu-Jitsu!

Answer 29

WowwGirl

Yoda

Judo

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